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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A U.S. Army deserter who spent decades in North Korea says his communist keepers abused him and controlled every aspect of his life, down to telling him how often to have sex.
'It was the worst mistake anyone ever made,' Charles Jenkins said. 'In words, I cannot express the feelings I have towards North Korea, the harassment I got, the hard life.'
But the outcome could further divide the nation, with many Sunnis fearing the new decentralized government will deprive them of their fair share in the country's vast oil wealth. Large numbers of Sunnis voted 'no,' and some of their leaders were already rejecting the apparent result.The writer here is not only a report but a clairvoyant -- predicting what will happen. I wonder if the writer knows about our very own constitution? Does Mr. Keith know that the US constitution was almost defeated if not for some compromises, compromises that ended up in the bill of rights? No, of course not -- Mr. Keith (the writer) does not claim to be a historian only clairvoyant. Got to love the MSM, they really believe we listen to their opinions -- ROFL!
Another giant step in Iraq that most likely will be criticized and underestimated by the MSM -- then of course, like with the first vote their tune will change to how they thought it would be a good thing."This weekend is a momentous time in the history of the Middle East. After choosing their leaders in free elections in January, the Iraqi people have gone to the polls to vote on a democratic constitution. This constitution is the result of months of debate and compromise by representatives of Iraq's diverse ethnic and religious communities. These leaders came together to produce a document that protects fundamental freedoms and lays the foundation for a lasting democracy. Earlier this week, the Iraqi people embraced changes to the text that have led to its endorsement by some Sunni leaders, as well as Kurdish and Shia leaders. Now the people of Iraq will have the final say." - President George W. Bush (October 15, 2005 Radio Address)Transcript of President Bush's Radio address.
Now this is an example of "stagging" something -- is this something new, NO. However, this piece appearing right after Katie Couric reports the Whitehouse may have "stagged an event" for a "photo op" is funny and a fine example of the "pot calling the kettle black"... Give me a break! 
MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, D.C. - The families of 11 Marines, their long wait finally over, said a final goodbye to loved ones not forgotten after nearly four decades.Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for America's honored heroes, was the rain-laden backdrop to the history-making event that saw hundreds of friends, service members and families pay tribute to the men who gave the ultimate sacrifice so many years before.
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. are preparing to link together their free instant messaging services as they take on entrenched messaging leader AOL and market newcomer Google Inc., a source close to the companies said on Tuesday.
The Bush administration formally has accused North Korea of manufacturing high-quality counterfeit $100 'supernotes' for the first time, according to an indictment made public yesterday as part of a 16-year probe.
'Quantities of the supernote were manufactured in, and under auspices of the government of, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea),' said the indictment of Irish national Sean Garland and six others. 'Individuals, including North Korean nationals acting as ostensible government officials, engaged in the worldwide transportation, delivery, and sale of quantities of supernotes.'
Apple Introduces Video, TV Playing IPod (AP)AP - Apple Computer Inc. unveiled Wednesday an iPod capable of playing videos, evolving the portable music player of choice into a multimedia platform for everything from TV shows to music videos.Like I stated -- great idea if you have not invested in a DVR or enjoy a 2.5" screen or are traveling somewhere there is no television; of course, places that don't have television aren't that greatest for delicate electronics. Me, I will stick with my audio/photo only nano...
Reuters - U.S. troops trying to make Saturday's constitutional referendum in Iraq as safe as possible say it's not just people who have to be protected, but millions of pieces of paper.
COVINGTON, Louisiana (Reuters) - First lady Laura Bush joined her husband in defending his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday and said it was possible some critics were being sexist in their opposition to Harriet Miers.